Fruit parfaits are so easy to put together and are delightfully refreshing in the spring and summer months. This vanilla-lime cream is perfect for the tangy and citrus flavors of the fruit.
1lbpineapple, fresh, cut in chunks or 20 oz can of pineapple chunks in juice
1cupfresh blueberries
10ozmandarin orangescanned, drained well
Instructions
Vanilla-Lime Cream
If you are using canned pineapple, drain the pineapple chunks, reserving the juice in a 1-cup measuring cup. You will need 3/4 cup of the pineapple juice, so if you don't have enough pineapple juice, add water to the juice to make 3/4 cup.
Place the pineapple juice, lime juice, lime peel, sour cream and instant vanilla pudding in a small bowl. Mix well, cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Assemble Parfaits
Toss the blueberries, mandarin oranges, and pineapple chunks together. Place a layer of fruit in a parfait glass, put a spoonful of the vanilla-lime cream on top, repeat two more times ending with the vanilla-lime cream.
Notes
Obviously with this recipe, you can substitute out any fruit you prefer. Strawberries, grapes, blackberries, kiwi, mangoes or other fruits will work just as well. Another serving option is to serve the fruit mixed in a bowl with the vanilla-lime cream passed separately so people can take some or not.